Rheinmetall AG, a leading global defence and automotive technology company, is headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany. Founded in 1889, Rheinmetall has established itself as a key player in the defence industry, specialising in armoured vehicles, ammunition, and military technology. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, the company has achieved significant milestones, including innovations in vehicle systems and advanced weaponry.
Rheinmetall's core offerings include cutting-edge military vehicles, high-performance ammunition, and integrated defence solutions, all designed to meet the evolving needs of armed forces worldwide. Renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, Rheinmetall holds a prominent market position, consistently recognised for its contributions to defence technology and strategic partnerships with various governments and military organisations.
+15 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Motor Vehicle Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 8% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Rheinmetall's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Rheinmetall reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6.05 billion kg CO2e, comprising 152,924,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 147,244,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 6.32 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions are significantly driven by the use of sold products, accounting for about 3.74 billion kg CO2e, and purchased goods and services, which contribute approximately 2.10 billion kg CO2e. Rheinmetall has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2035. This target encompasses both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, which include direct emissions from their operations and emissions from the generation of purchased energy. The company is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint and has outlined a long-term strategy to achieve net-zero emissions in these scopes by 2035. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all figures are reported directly by Rheinmetall AG. The company is committed to transparency in its climate reporting and has disclosed emissions across all relevant scopes, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to managing its environmental impact.
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Rheinmetall’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
4 goals2035
100% reduction in Scope 1
Wir haben uns zum Ziel gesetzt, bis 2035 die CO₂-Emissionen in Scope 1 und 2 netto auf null zu reduzieren.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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